Triumphrat

Catenaccio · 05-12-2007

I put a brand new Conti Road Attack on the rear today and not 100 miles later picked up a nail in the "C" groove. I've read different points of view on fixing tires, but I honestly hate the idea of buying a brand new tire all over again. Is there a decent inexpensive solution to this mess? Your advice is greatly appreciated.

dynagroove · 05-12-2007

i can tell you that any reputable shop will not patch a motorcycle tire in the meat of the tread, the sidewall or anywhere else. i can understand their point of view - if you crash on a repaired tire, you could try to hold them liable - just not worth it for a shop. i have heard people using a patched, plugged or both (a patch/plug hybrid exists) tires with no problems for normal street use. you will most likely have to do it yourself. if you are willing to try doing this yourself, find a local commercial distributor for tire repair products. you will probably spend under $30 for everything you will need. this will include patches/plugs, the proper glue and a stitcher. you will of course need to have your tire unmounted and then remounted after the repair, so you have to consider everything in the overall cost. no doubt you will spend more on a rear if that is where the damage is, but consider your time to get all that fixed as well. hth - jeff h

FuryFour · 05-12-2007

i wouldnt trust a patched tire...

just me

but if you do, use one of the ones that you put on from inside the tire..

Rik · 05-13-2007

Had my Metz M1 repaired by my tyre man. He's very picky about the kind of puncture he's willing to plug.

Metzeler also state that under certain circumstance their tyres can be repaired.

Metz Q&A

It's plugged from the inside and I got him to put it on my spare rear which I have used for the winter with no problems.

Now need some new hoops for the summer as I'm riding the bike much harder, but will put the spare wheel back on next winter.

Xavi · 05-13-2007

The effort and cost to patch is not worth any $$$ saved. But, more importantly your safety is priority one. Go with a new tire. :hammer:

Rik · 05-13-2007

Quote:

On 2007-05-13 08:18, Xavi wrote:
The effort and cost to patch is not worth any $$$ saved. But, more importantly your safety is priority one. Go with a new tire. :hammer:

Â£25 for an manufacturer approved professional repair versus Â£115 for a new tyre was enough to convince me. Wouldn't take the thing on a track day tho :-D

Catenaccio - my preferred option would be to replace but as I have a spare rear I decided to get it repaired by my tyre guy as I trust his judgement.

It's a really difficult call to make but if you are unsure then maybe go for a new hoop.

yakoo11 · 05-13-2007

so i like to ride my tires to the wear indicators not exactly the smartest thing but tires are expensive... so the day before I go to MSF advanced I decide to replace my front tire with a dunlop 208 GP (to match my rear) and at the school I pick up a screw I didnt even put 20 miles on the tire. I left it in (the screw) crippled home and plugged it that night... plug has held for some time now (2 months). well my concern has eventually overcame my carelessness and I will be having it repaired professionally (since my accident I figured why not get everything done since its in the shop for 3 weeks. Internal patch and plug job (@50. USD).. worth it for me for a tire that hasnt even seen it's sidewalls yet. but i wont track the bike with it....

Will · 05-13-2007

I have put a lot of miles on plugged tires, but I won't ride a plugged tire nearly as hard as an undamaged one. If you are commuting and doing mostly low to moderate speeds, it is OK under the right circumstances, but I certainly wouldn't push on a plugged tire. This is what I did to the tire last time I picked up a nail:

It held air long enough to contribute to global warming. :razz:

yakoo11 · 05-13-2007

very nice.... nice bike

Catenaccio · 05-14-2007

Thanks for the options! Greatly appreciated!